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Avoiding Post-AP English Syndrome, Using Expired Scone Mix, Descending Upon My Proposal Like a Beast, Going Through a Cream Phase…and Still Rooting For Team Melissa

Alright, so, I’ve been getting LOTS of amazing feedback…which, for a writer frequently plagued by self-doubt, is really wonderful to hear (although, folks, don’t be shy! Feel free to comment *right here* so, you know, any future employers/publishers can feel … Continue reading

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Sad(der) Lisa and the Case of the Missing Books

I’ll preface this by saying I know everyone is sick to death of hearing about the Bartender. And I know I need to figure out a way to finally, officially let go and move on with my life. And — … Continue reading

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A Consistent Bacon Theme…with the Best Burgers in Chicago and Pies to Boot.

My fat-themed trip to Chicago began with K meeting me at O’Hare with a pumpkin spice latte (say what you will about Starbucks, but it’s become a rite of fall…), which was absolutely perfect as my flight from Denver left … Continue reading

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I’ve already mentioned this on Twitter…

…but I’m saying it again because I like it *that* *much.* Look at this! Just look at it! It makes me happy when I see references to “pie” in business stories…but this is TOO MUCH! Behind the Scenes: Blowing Up … Continue reading

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Maybe My Master’s Project Wasn’t a Waste of Time?

Broadly speaking, my master’s project was on nutrition education programs in New York City. At however many thousand words, it obviously touched on a lot of issues, but one was access…and so I was really interested to see news yesterday … Continue reading

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Misty Water-Colored Memories of the Baked Goods That Were…

The National Pie Championships were this weekend! (Aww…hard to believe it’s been two years!) I don’t see anything yet on who won what, but apparently parking was scarce: http://blogs.theledger.com/default.asp?item=2368900. And…Dionna Hurt, who I am pretty sure gave a crust-making demo … Continue reading

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Cupcakes, Cakes, Cookies & Some Combination Thereof.

No news this time. Just a little catching up. So…there was an auction earlier this month for Social Media for Social Change and my baking lesson was won by a woman who had a birthday around the same time, so…long … Continue reading

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Pie News: #4, Sniffing Around, Scary Crocs, BS Down Under, REALLY Fresh Breath, Sex on Skates, & Flying In for Some Crab Cakes

Hi! I’m back! More Pie News! *Slightly* dated, but still totally worth it. First up: Vermont has become the fourth state to legalize gay marriage. So…surely some wedding pies are in order! Taste of Home — which the aunt-who-taught-me-everything-I-know-about-pie-baking says … Continue reading

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Pie News: Happy Birthday Gloria, God Save the Papers, Boom Goes the Mountain, Hello Space People & Bye Bye Denise.

In Pie News today… Happy birthday, Gloria Steinem! I wish there was some sort of fish- or bicycle-themed pie…but, sadly a search for “bicycle pie” turns up this. “Fish pie” is a little more helpful: We get Jamie Oliver‘s Fantastic … Continue reading

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Today in Pie News…

It wasn’t just a fluke, ladies and gentlemen! I am here — albeit not on camera — with another round of Pie News! First up, we have BIG news from Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner yesterday about the plan to purchase … Continue reading

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